Help explain this to me.
Let's say that I am being accused of a crime and I am taken to jail. The court puts up a $5,000 bail bond. Let's say I can't pay it. So I call a friend up who says, "yeah, I'll pay that $5,000". How does that ensure my appearance in court. It's not my money either way; what do I care?
Now, with that type of situation present in our country (U.S.), why put a bail bond?
2006-06-27 16:33:15 · 7 answers · asked by alawrence108 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
My best guess is it is based on the "innocent until proven guilty" idea. An "innocent" man should not have to stay in jail. But, the courts need to make sure that he will show up for his court date, so they use bail money to do so.
2006-06-27 16:37:24 · answer #1 · answered by Princess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The constitution ensures that a person accused of a crime is entitled to bail set in a reasonable amount to insure their appearance in Court. The Court doesn't put up a bail bond! Bail is the amount to be tendered for the Defendant's release. That may be posted in several ways....cash, bond or property. Typically a bail bond is secured from an agency which charges a 10 to 20 % fee in cash for the amount of the total bond! The bond is an inurance policy of sorts which is payable to the Court should the person jump bail or otherwise fail to appear.
Hope this helps
2006-06-27 23:51:16 · answer #2 · answered by Robert K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, lets say your put in jail for driving without an operators license and you get arrested on a thursday and court isn't until next tuesday. I know I'd be a little pissed that I couldn't get out of jail to go apply for a drivers license to take to court and get the charges dismissed. On smaller charges like that I could see the reasoning behind bond and getting out of jail. Also if you don't appear in court they will issue a bench warrant on you and if you ever are pulled over or anything you will automatically be arrested. But that's just my opinion.
2006-06-27 23:41:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me try to explain how it works.
You get arrested
You think running from the law for the rest of your life is what you would do if you could get out.
You call your friend and ask him to pay the $5000.
He says Hell no. Your the type of guy who will skip bail because it's not your money.
You stay in jail.
I get arrested.
I call a friend and ask him to pay the $5000. I give my word that I'll go to court.
He pays my bail.
I go home and wait for my court date.
The system worked.
The guy who wants to run can't make bail.
The guy who wants to fight them in court gets bailed out.
2006-06-28 00:00:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you dont show then your friend is out of $5000. and then their is a warrant out for your arrest. people are out on bail so they can be out of jail to prepare for their defense in court.
2006-06-28 10:57:44 · answer #5 · answered by mike g 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't insure your appearance. It's letting you out in faith you will appear. If not. Most of the money goes to a bounty hunter. Then you will appear!!!!
2006-06-27 23:43:35 · answer #6 · answered by Who am I? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More money for crooked politicians!
And you are supposed to be innocent until proven guilty.
2006-06-27 23:38:30 · answer #7 · answered by ConspiracyExaminer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋